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Starting to think about my wishlist for planting up our proposed aquaponics system, so here goes. From the list of tried-and-tested plants for aquaponics systems over at Backyard Aquaponics, compared with stuff we actually like to eat I’ve got this list:
- Lettuce / Rocket / other varieties (inc. over-winter varieties)
- Peas / Snow peas
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Basil
- Chard
- Flat Leaf Parsley
- Chives
- Some mild chillis
- Peppers
- Bok Choy / Pak Choi etc
- Broccoli (inc. over-winter varieties)
- Coriander – slow bolt
- Melons
- Strawberries
I’ll keep updating this with different varieties as we start to make some real decisions about what we have space for.
Now that would be a good size for an aquaponics system! This is being built by Dave from The Downshift Project in west Wales, unfortunately just for standard veg – maybe I should suggest an aquaponic system for it! It’s got good, high, square sides – perfect for waist-height growbeds. It’s home made – all the stuff from B&Q – and about 8′ wide by 16′ long. I’m still oscillating between a greenhouse and a polytunnel for our aquaponics system, and if I can find a polytunnel like this then that might tip the balance (at least until I can afford a greenhouse this size!)
